Experience

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  Otter Products

  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

  • Legal Contracts Manager

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

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  LORALIE DESIGNS, LLC

  • Fort Collins, Colorado Area

  • Legal Assistant / Accounts Manager

    • Apr 2012 - Jan 2024
    • Fort Collins, Colorado Area

    ● Paralegal — under the supervision of the attorney, draft and implement client’s copyright and licensing policy for Web site publication; research possible breach of use and draft cease and desist correspondence mailings; register Loralie Designs art with the U.S. Copyright Office; manage and collect necessary documentation for all trademark dues from the USPTO for all Loralie Designs marks; implement and follow legal standards for displaying copyright attribution information in various product forms; serve as client’s notary● Accounts Manager — building and maintaining wholesale and distributor client relationships by managing client phone calls, mail and other communications; travel to necessary conferences with designer to build and maintain positive working relationships; manage, pay and maintain billing inquiries with clients and distributors with clear and concise communication to the president; manage and train employees under the supervision of the facility manger

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  T. Haneman Shanley, LLC Private Family Office

  • Windsor, Colorado, United States

  • Executive Assistant and Paralegal

    • Jan 2016 - Jan 2019
    • Windsor, Colorado, United States

    ● Executive Assistant — Responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service and confidentiality of the office’s daily legal matters; managed client phone calls, mail and other communications within the expectation of the office’s standard of conduct; organized and oversaw legal files in matters of estate planning and tax management; effectively accomplished several simultaneous daily projects; initiated projects and tasks as assigned to facilitate legal matters; served as client’s notary when needed● Paralegal — under the supervision of the attorney, assisted in due diligence and high attention to detail in drafting and filing of legal materials such as last wills and testaments, trusts, durable powers of attorney, beneficiary designations, and health care directives; coordinated the preparation and drafted legal documents for corporate welfare benefits trust planning

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  Conley Rose, P.C.

  • Plano, TX

  • Trademark Paralegal

    • Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
    • Plano, TX

    Trademark Paralegal● Assistant—Assist attorney in managing all matters relating to coordination and maintenance of Conley Rose, PC trademark portfolios including assisting in due diligence process for coordinating the preparation and filing of trademark applications and recording assignment documents, supporting licensing activities, and docketing with the USPTO or to foreign associate; assist in development of legal presentations and educational/informational materials for clients, as assigned; provide support and due diligence in connection with direct client correspondence assist in the development of trademark best practices and process improvements; pursue projects to completion with a minimum of input or direction, take initiative in creating and improving work processes, and work effectively on a variety of simultaneously active matters● Legal Research—Conduct trademark searches and investigations of trademark use through online databases and other online resources such as SAEGIS and coordinate outside vendor in support of trademark clearance and risk analysis; investigate, prepare documents and gather evidence in support of trademark disputes, cancellations or other legal actions; review and record packaging, website and advertising and promotional materials and advise clients on proper trademark use● Filing—File trademark application, maintain and renew trademark registrations, and assist in developing trademark application filing strategies; maintain and manage trademark records dockets and deadlines● Editor—Contributing editor to quarterly trademark newsletter published via State Bar of Texas Web site

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  Insight for Living

  • Plano, TX

  • Executive Legal Assistant

    • Apr 2003 - Sep 2010
    • Plano, TX

    Executive Legal Assistant to Vice President of Legal Services, 2009 – 2010● Executive Assistant—Coordinates attorney’s effectiveness in preparing and accomplishing projects; executes projects and tasks as assigned to facilitate legal matters; organizes and oversees accessibility and organization of legal matter files, both physical and within intranet portal.● Copyright and Legal Attribution Publication—Gathers and maintains publication, authorship, and secondary licensing attribution requirements for all IFL products; follows IFL style and legal standards for displaying copyright attribution information in various product forms; drafts all final and legal copyright and attribution for approval by president; registers IFL products with the U.S. Copyright Office.Executive Assistant to CCO and Managing Editor, 2005 – 2009● Executive Assistant—Coordinates CCO’s effectiveness in preparing and accomplishing projects; executes projects and tasks as assigned to facilitate CCO's needs; organizes and oversees accessibility and organization of project timelines to ensure deadlines are met.● Managing Editor—Oversees four editors and their schedules to approve edits for content flow, readability, creativity, accuracy, and ensuring copy meets client expectationsProject Coordinator and Copy Editor, 2003 – 2004● Project Coordinator—Manages the various projects coming in and out of the office, keeping a running list of tasks and project types and providing a weekly update on their progress; organizes multiple project components within project specifications and deadlines.● Copy Editor—Reviews copy at various production stages for grammatical errors to ensure copy conforms to IFL standard and Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed, while maintaing writer’s voice.● Teamwork and Client Interaction—Effectively interacts with coworkers and clients, demonstrating honor, grace, and respect; sensitivity to and awareness of clients involved in all projects

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  Briargate Media for Focus on the Family

  • Corporate Publicist

    • 2001 - 2003

    ● Writing press releases for national distribution on behalf of Focus on the Family; contributing editorial writer for Focus Magazine.● Developing specialized media kits for eight different ministries within Focus on the Family.● Scheduling interviews with private and secular markets for different faces of Focus on the Family.● Building positive relationships and proactively contacting media.

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  The Arizona Republic

  • High School Sports Writer Assistant

    • 1997 - 2001

    ● Reporting and writing for the Athletes of the Week column in all seasons of sports (football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, baseball, and softball).● Updating and recording all tournament brackets and game schedules for publication.● Inputting and proofreading high school scores, highlights, and records for publication.